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A Cheaper Way to Protect Kids' Teeth From Cavities
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single...
Daily Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Daily toothbrushing among hospitalized patients is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and improved outcomes, according to a review published...
Avoiding 'Wine Teeth' at Those Holiday Parties
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – The holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth? “When you drink red wine, you’re e...
Americans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – If you’re getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you’re much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new research reveals. Th...
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening and preventive...
Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues. Close to two in...
Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or...
Fluoride Toothpaste, Make Room for a New Competitor
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 – Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can...
Brushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From Dementia
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health. Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been...
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